Merab Dvalishvili Reflects on UFC 306 Title Match: I Made the Fight Easy [Video]

Merab Dvalishvili’s victory over Sean O’Malley at UFC 306 was a defining moment in his career, as he claimed the UFC bantamweight title in one of the sport’s most anticipated showdowns. Following the fight, Dvalishvili opened up about his performance and how he managed to control the bout, making what many expected to be a challenging contest, appear almost effortless.

Preparation and Strategy

Going into the fight, Dvalishvili was aware of O’Malley’s striking prowess, but he remained confident in his game plan.

“I always prepare for the worst, a war,” he explained after the fight, “but I knew I could make the fight easy, and that’s exactly what I did.”

Dvalishvili used his relentless pace and exceptional wrestling to neutralize O’Malley’s offensive game, outworking him in every round. O’Malley struggled to keep up with Dvalishvili’s constant pressure, particularly when it came to defending against the takedowns. Dvalishvili secured multiple takedowns throughout the fight, …